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Summarized article: The fallout over Japan's recent purchase of disputed islands in the East China Sea widened over the weekend as violent anti-Japan protests flared in cities across China resulting in several Japanese businesses being ransacked and damaged.

Panasonic shut down operations in 3 factories after some employees staged anti-Japan protests that resulted 2 factories being damaged, including one that was set on fire.

The Chinese state media denounced the violence and warned against irrational displays of patriotism.

Japan purchased the islands last week from a private Japanese owner. China has declared it an illegal transaction and sent 6 surveillance vessels to carry out patrols on Friday.

China is also threatening to retaliate with economic sanctions against Japan.

China says its claim goes back hundreds of years while Japan has formally claimed the islands since 1895. Following World War II, the islands were administered by the US but were returned to Japan in 1972 as part of the US withdrawal.